US Bridges

JC91 over Southernlnrailroad

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1001E US 72 · Structure no. 000012

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC91 over Southernlnrailroad is a concrete slab carrying JC91 over Southernlnrailroad in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJC91
CrossesSouthernlnrailroad
Location1001E US 72
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94359, -86.72692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2007)
Projected traffic500 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was JC91 over Southernlnrailroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC91 over Southernlnrailroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does JC91 over Southernlnrailroad carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is JC91 over Southernlnrailroad?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns JC91 over Southernlnrailroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.